Smith & Wesson's breakthrough large-frame top-break revolver, the first American military revolver to use self-contained metallic cartridges. The top-break action simultaneously ejected all six spent cases — dramatically faster than the Colt Single Action Army's rod-ejection. Adopted by the US Army and exported massively to Russia (Grand Duke Alexei model) and Japan. Type: Revolver Action: Revolver Caliber: .44 S&W American Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1870, USA Weight: 50 oz Overall length: 11.9" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, civilian